UNDP Programme Specialist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNDP Nigeria programme looking for “Programme Specialist”. Applicants with a Master’s degree in social sciences may apply on or before 10 November 2021.
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UNDP Programme Specialist Jobs 2021
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 28 October 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Programme Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Programme Specialist |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in social sciences |
| Experience Required | At least 7 years |
| Application Deadline | 10 November 2021 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: The implementation of the project will be led by project coordinator at the country and regional level. The project coordinator will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of project activities. They will also serve as subject matter expert on procurement and gender. She/he will guide and facilitate the delivery of the project by monitoring results achieved during implementation and ensuring appropriate application of systems and procedures. She/he will work in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, donor and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as project manager for the national component of the project Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement Reform in West and Central Africa and lead implementation of national activities
- Manage, supervise, and coordinate consultants and other contractors for the implementation of project activities
- Manage financial resources of the programme including budgeting and budget revisions, and expenditure tracking
- Oversee regular monitoring visits to project implementation sites
- Monitor project progress according to the work plan, and draft monitoring and donor reports
- Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and timely donor reporting;·
- Finalize annual and quarterly reports; finalize the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; ·
- Coordinate relationships with key partners to support implementation, raise potential problems and suggest solutions
- Act as country focal person for the regional evaluation of the project
Qualification:
- Master’s degree in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required
- A first-level university degree in combination with twoadditional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
- Certification in Gender, Project Management, Affirmative procurement, Public – Private Partnerships, Financial Management, would be considered an added advantage
Experience:
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building.
- Experience in public policy and strategy to support women’s entrepreneurship.
- In-depth knowledge of gender/public procurement procedures and regulations in West and Central Africa;
- Knowledge of and experience working with private sector affirmative sourcing and supply chain practices;
- Experience working in programs and projects funded by international institutions (World Bank, African Development Bank; United Nations System) is an asset.
- Experience designing and delivering training for women entrepreneurs is an asset
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP Programme Specialist Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 10 November 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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